Visible differences between Bf109B, C and non-DB D's

[bearoutwest]

Thanks for the "Dummy's Guide" help so far.

From memory, I seem to recall that the C model was capable of carrying a MG17 firing through the spinner, which the B and D models didn't feature. If my memory is not mistaken, were there any noticable differences between the "machine-gun spinner" of the C, and the regular "engine ventilation(?) spinners" of the B & D?

...geoff

[George Hopp]

The handbook on the 109B shows an armament that includes an MG 17 firing through the spinner. But, that never happened successfully with any 109 series until the 109F.

[von Lutz]

What is the Jumo(?) powered version with E type exhausts? Don't see that in any of the drawings above.

[George Hopp]

Good question, Richard. I always thought it was just a standard 109D, with experimental exhaust stubs fitted for testing on the amount of thrust augmentation they gave. But, I have been wrong before.

[bearoutwest]

OK guys, here's your chance to astound and impress. This is one of the latest eBay photos compiled by edwest:

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=180235731697

From this photograph, can someone tell me which version of Bf109 it is....B, C, or D, and why - i.e. explain the identifying details. It's not a guessing contest. I don't know the answer. I'm just hoping one of our Messerschmitt experten can educate me.

Regards,
...geoff

[Revi16]

My guess is it's a Bf 109C-3, the bulged fairing under the wing would be for a MG FF. I realize there's no barrel sticking out of the wing, cannon might not be installed. I don't believe the MG 17 equiped wing had a bulged lower fairing.

Regards,
Mike

[TonyGreenheld]

This site should be helpful

http://www.zi.ku.dk/personal/drnash/...ain/bf109.html